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ICL appoints Aimee Davey as Marketing Communications Manager

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ICL appoints Aimee Davey as Marketing Communications Manager: Aimee Davey joins ICL at a key point as the business moves into a busy period of campaign and product activity across its Turf and Landscape portfolio, taking on the role of Marketing Communications Manager for the UK and Ireland.

Aimee brings strong experience from the professional turf sector, having led marketing activity at GreenBest across product launches, brand development and customer communication. Her background working alongside technical and sales teams gives her a clear understanding of what turf managers and distributors need from reliable, well-structured marketing.

ICL appoints Aimee Davey as Marketing Communications Manager

ICL appoints Aimee Davey as Marketing Communications Manager

In this role, Aimee will lead all UK and Ireland marketing activity across the Turf and Landscape portfolio. Her responsibilities include campaign planning, product launches, events, PR, digital content and coordination with external agencies. She will work closely with the sales and technical teams as the business prepares for a full calendar of activity.

Ed Carter, Business Manager for the UK business, said that Aimee’s sector knowledge and practical approach make her a strong addition to the team and will support the continued development of marketing activity across the business.

Aimee said she is looking forward to joining the team and building on the strong marketing work already in place. “ICL has a clear technical foundation, and a strong programme of activity planned. I’m pleased to be joining at this point and look forward to supporting the team, our customers and our distributors.”

Aimee’s appointment follows Kevin Whitby’s move into the newly created position of International Marketing Communications Manager for Turf and Landscape, where he will focus on global communication strategy and supporting local teams.

Please contact ICL on 01473 237100 or visit www.icl-sf.co.uk or www.icl-sf.ie if you are in Ireland.

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Course Manager

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Job Title: Course Manager
Location: Ingestre Park Golf Club
Salary: Circa £50k depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Board of Directors
Course Manager

Course Manager

About Us
Ingestre Park Golf Club is a private members’ club with a proud heritage dating back to our relocation to Ingestre in 1977.
Following a major redevelopment, we unveiled our brand-new USGA-spec course in May 2024 — 13 new holes and 5 reconstructed ones. It’s a stunning setting where modern course design meets natural beauty, and we’re seeking an experienced, passionate, and forward-thinking Course Manager to lead our greenkeeping team through this next chapter.
The Role 
The successful candidate will be responsible for the golf course operation, presentation, maintenance, and continuous development of the golf course and practice facilities, while managing and motivating a skilled team of greenkeepers.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a blend of technical knowledge, practical ability, and strong people management skills. The Course Manager will work closely with the Board of Directors, Club Manager and Head Professional to deliver the Club’s long-term vision for excellence in course conditioning and sustainability.
 Key Responsibilities:
  • Produce a maintenance and development plan for the golf course and organising, implementing and participating in the planned programme of maintenance work including greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, rough and all other areas of the course.
  • Lead, train, and develop the greenkeeping team to the highest professional standards
  • Manage course presentation, ensuring consistently high-quality playing surfaces throughout the year
  • Prepare and manage annual budgets for staffing, materials, and machinery
  • Develop and implement sustainable turf management and environmental practices
  • Liaise regularly with the Board of Directors and report on course performance and development
  • Maintain compliance with all Health & Safety, COSHH, and machinery regulations
  • Oversee procurement and maintenance of greenkeeping equipment
  • Plan for adverse weather conditions, tournaments, and special events
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
  • Minimum Level 3 NVQ / Diploma in Sports Turf Management (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Course Manager, Head Greenkeeper, or Deputy Course Manager.
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
  • Demonstrable knowledge of modern turf management practices, irrigation systems, and machinery operation
  • Competence in budgeting, planning, and staff supervision
  • Full UK driving licence and PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates

Desirable:

  • Experience managing capital projects (e.g. bunker renovation, drainage, irrigation upgrades)
  • IT literacy, including course management software and budgeting tools
  • Understanding of biodiversity, ecology, and sustainable maintenance techniques
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
Personal Attributes:
  • Passionate about delivering excellence in course presentation
  • Approachable, motivational, and team focused
  • Organised, methodical, and forward-thinking
  • Competent decision making and problem solving skills that are adaptable in changing conditions with pressured time frames
  • Professional communicator with members and committees
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Support for ongoing training and professional development
How to Apply: Please send a covering letter and CV outlining your experience and achievements to: Sarah Sharp, Club Manager
Closing Date: Thursday 4th December 2025

Syngenta appoints Pete May as new Technical Manager

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Syngenta appoints Pete May as new Technical Manager: Syngenta has appointed Pete May as the company’s new Technical Manager for Turf & Landscape in the UK and Ireland.

Pete brings an important blend of practical skills and experience of turf management, alongside a solid technical knowledge of turf plant science and research.

Syngenta appoints Pete May as new Technical Manager

Syngenta appoints Pete May as new Technical Manager

In his role of Technical Manager with Lawntech for the past 10 years, Pete has pioneered the development of effective Integrated Turf Management (ITM) strategies for the sector – dealing with increasing challenges of disease, pest and weed control in quality fine turf surfaces.

He also established an R&D and trials area, carrying out research on seasonal turf responses to different inputs, testing the effectiveness of products and a dedicated programme of wetting agent trials.

An active participant in industry events and training, sharing insights and innovations, Pete is experienced in the delivery of technical training and resources for turf managers and enhancing team knowledge.

Commenting on his appointment, Pete said: “It’s an exciting time to be joining the Syngenta turf team, with the development of new fungicide, herbicide, biostimulant and wetting agent technologies all approaching launch in the UK.”

He will utilise the huge resource of new trials and research data, as well as golf and sports turf user experience, to help create ITM strategies for turf managers that will help to better cope with challenges of climatic changes and increasing player demands. Along with immense experience and knowledge to help deliver solutions in the lawncare sector.

“Building on the solid legacy of Syngenta technical products, coupled with new innovations in decision support data and application techniques, gives a great opportunity to meet and discuss ideas with turf management customers and agronomists.”

Pete has taken over the role of Sean Loakes, who has been promoted to Syngenta Turf Technical Manager for Europe. Sean will continue to support Pete in working with customers and the existing UK turf research projects.

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Technical Area Sales Manager (Golf and Fine Turf) – Sussex and Kent

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Location: Sussex & Kent

Salary: Competitive package + Bonus + Car + Benefits

Sector: Golf & Fine Turf | Agronomy | Technical Sales

Technical Area Sales Manager (Golf and Fine Turf) - Sussex and Kent

Technical Area Sales Manager (Golf and Fine Turf) – Sussex and Kent

OAS is one of the largest UK providers of turf grass, plant health and soil solutions, offering knowledge and experience underpinned by research and development. We are a 100+ strong team, working across the UK in sales, R&D, operations, warehousing, distribution and customer service ensuring the right people are on-hand to support you.

Passionate about the sectors we work in, OAS offers quality choice, product innovation and technical support.

The Technical Area Sales Manager is responsible for selling complex technical products and services by combining deep product knowledge with strong interpersonal and sales skills within the golf and fine turf sectors. This role involves identifying customer needs, presenting tailored solutions, and supporting clients throughout the sales cycle.

You will be expected to:

Develop and grow sales within the primary business area by selling OAS product to grounds maintenance professionals across all aspects of the grounds maintenance industry

Work with the Regional Sales Director to identify and develop business opportunities

Deliver agreed sales target both in terms of volume (turnover) and profit margin

Develop customer relations by calling to promote products and take orders where the opportunity arises

Ensure actions arising from calls are followed up on in a timely manner and concluded by maintaining up-to-date records of customer visits

Use company literature and promotional tools to maximise sales opportunities in agreement with Regional Sales Director

Use company database to identify additional sales opportunities and agree development plan with Regional Sales Director

When required contribute to product development and or marketing strategy

Provide market feedback on competitor activity as appropriate as well as other products, service opportunities that may benefit Origin Amenity Solutions.

Attend training events and or seminars, exhibitions as required – some overnight stays may be required

Skills required:

A strong desire to work in a commercial role, i.e. sales acumen, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, etc

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Excellent presentational and communication skills

A ‘can do’ attitude and self-motivation are essential in this role as it will require a lot of individual initiative and unsupervised work

A strong team player with the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team internally across operations/sites, sales support and administration and the sales and marketing teams

Strong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office functions, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Clean UK driving licence, with willingness for large levels of travel and overnight stays as required

A proactive and flexible approach

BASIS and FACTS qualifications are not essential but would be an advantage as the company has a policy of delivering these qualifications over time.

Please email your CV and cover letter to  https://originoperations.bamboohr.com/careers/97

Lee Burton Joins Harrowden as Regional Sales Manager

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Lee Burton Joins Harrowden as Regional Sales Manager: Not content with a new website Harrowden has also recruited a new regional sales manager – for the Midlands to the West. In what Lee admits has been a whirlwind few months he has joined a new team, visited both Harrowden farms and seen sedum growing and on a green roof application.

His role is all about strengthening customer relationships whilst developing new ones along the way. That means regular communication through site visits, head office meetings, emails, and calls—whatever it takes to stay connected.

Lee brings extensive experience from the broader horticulture retail sector having held positions with Jewson, Wickes and most recently Huws Gray. Lee also brings a host of skills gained from more than twenty years in the business.

Lee reports into another Lee – Lee Andrew, and joins Chris Carr and Tony Clapcott as key members of the Harrowden sales team.

Lee B – as he is already known – is based in the Midlands so within easy reach of the region’s landscaping businesses:-

“I’ve spent nearly 30 years in building materials – I was ready for a change, and Harrowden really stood out. The passion, pride and strong team spirit felt like the perfect fit. It’s definitely different selling a live product compared to one that simply comes off the shelf!

The scale and detail of what we do is incredible—from maintaining big machinery to hand sowing seeds across multiple sites. It blows my mind… I’m convinced there’s some wizardry involved”.

For more information on Harrowden please visit: https://harrowden.co.uk/

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